Cybercrime | Cyber.gov.au

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Subject -- Urgent payroll request

Apr 3, 2019 - Cyber criminals are trying to commit payroll fraud by sending fake emails requesting a change to your bank details. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware that fraudulent emails have been received by organisations across Australia. These emails spoof the emails and signature blocks of staff, and are sent to HR/payroll areas appearing to ask for a change in bank account details for the current or next pay. …

Fake Paypal emails request ‘account details’

Mar 30, 2019 - The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware of malicious emails that are falsely advising Australians that their account has violated Paypal rules. These phishing emails try to lure the recipient into sharing personal information, which could then be used for identity theft and financial gain by cyber criminals. The recipient is told their account will be permanently disabled within 48 hours unless the user…